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![]() Hello, my name is Leland Kent and I have been interested in abandoned places since I was a kid. Also, check out my books that are available through Amazon. If you would like to receive the Abandoned Southeast blog in your email, you can sign up below. You can find me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. With no plans for the once opulent home, locals speculate a complicated ongoing family matter may be the cause for the property to remain abandoned. The house has never undergone any restoration. During that time, the outside elements buckled many of the plaster walls and ceilings exacerbating the already damaged property. After the storm, the owners waited over a year to replace the roof. A severe storm swept through the town several years ago, destroying the roof of the stately mansion. Some of the antiques left inside are original to the home. The property has been vacant since the store closed over twenty years ago. After his death, the property was sold to an illustrious banker around the turn of the 20th century and has remained in the family ever since.ĭescribed as wealthy and eccentric, the current owners opened an antique store nearby in the 1970s, eventually moving the business into the house where they sold pieces from personal collection and from other local estates. When the Civil War broke out, it is no surprise he left his home to serve. The planter’s ancestry can be traced as far back as the beginning of the United States with his grandfather serving in the Revolutionary War and his father in the War of 1812. It is said the house was constructed immediately after his second marriage as he wanted to bestow upon his second wife everything he did not have the opportunity to provide his first bride. Although he remarried and had children, his heart was forever broken. After one year of marriage, the planter’s wife suddenly became ill and passed away. The grand Greek Revival mansion was designed by a prominent New England architect who also designed the local county courthouse and several residences. Constructed in the mid-19th century, this imposing antebellum plantation was built for a wealthy planter. However, not all historic homes are lucky enough to fall into the hands of owners who are willing to properly maintain them. This property is offered without respect to any protected classes in accordance with the law.A historic home has its best chance for preservation when the owners appreciate the quality of materials, the craftsmanship, and embodied energy that went into the construction. The information on each listing is furnished by the owner and deemed reliable to the best of his/her knowledge, but should be verified by the purchaser GAMLS and ZeroDown assume no responsibility for typographical errors, misprints or misinformation. ![]() The information included in this listing is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. GAMLS, ZeroDown and their affiliates provide the MLS and all content therein “AS IS” and without any warranty, express or implied. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. © 2024 First Multiple Listing Service, Inc.īased on information from the Georgia MLS 2024. If you believe any FMLS listing contains material that infringes your copyrighted work, please click here to review our DMCA policy and learn how to submit a takedown request. ![]() Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Listings identified with the FMLS IDX logo come from FMLS and are held by brokerage firms other than the owner of this website and the listing brokerage is identified in any listing details. ![]()
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